Comparison

dB vs Speedly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

dB

This application measures sound pressure levels in decibels using a retro-style design. It displays both average and peak levels in real-time, with digital readouts alongside analog meters.

Highlights
  • Measures sound pressure in decibels (dB)
  • Retro-style analog display
  • Real-time average and peak level readings
  • Digital value readout
  • High-frequency sampling (44.1 kHz)
Features
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How loud is it right now? dB-Meter turns your iPhone into a clear and easy-to-read sound level meter. This completely rebuilt version combines the familiar retro style of the original app with a modern digital measurement view. TWO VIEWS, ONE MEASUREMENT • Classic analog gauges in the original retro design • Modern digital view with animated dB display • Live VU meter with peak indication • Smooth 30-second history graph EVERY IMPORTANT VALUE AT A GLANCE • Current sound level in dB • Slowly moving average • Session minimum and maximum • Peak value with optional peak hold • Fast or smooth needle response • Reset the current measurement session Use it to compare sound levels at home, in the office, on the go, or while listening to music. A CLASSIC, REBUILT dB-Meter first launched more than 13 years ago and has been downloaded over 200,000 times. Version 2.0 was rebuilt for current iPhones without losing the character of the original. AVAILABLE IN 18 LANGUAGES The app language can be changed directly in the app, independently of the system language. Note: Measurements are based on the microphone of your device and are intended as an approximate reference. The app is not a calibrated or certified sound level meter and must not be used for official occupational safety measurements.

About

Speedly

Features
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Speedly is a powerful GPS speedometer, odometer, and trip tracker designed for accurate speed and distance measurement. Measure your speed, track your trips, and monitor distance, time, and performance in real time using GPS — all in a clean and modern interface. Speedly works offline and provides stable and reliable data without GPS noise or incorrect speed spikes. KEY FEATURES: • GPS Speedometer Accurate real-time speed measurement using GPS. Works as a digital speedometer for car, bike, or walking. • Odometer & Distance Tracker Track total distance traveled with high accuracy. No fake movement or GPS drift. • Trip Tracker Start and stop trips anytime. Measure trip duration, average speed, max speed, and distance. • Trip History All trips are saved locally. View trip details anytime with clear statistics. • HUD Speedometer (Head-Up Display) Project your speed onto the windshield for safer driving at night. • Offline Mode No internet required. GPS speed tracking works anywhere. • Speed Units Switch between km/h and mph easily. • GPS Signal Status See GPS accuracy and signal strength in real time. • Clean Interface Modern, minimal design focused on readability while driving. USE CASES: • Car speedometer replacement • Bike speed tracker • Trip distance measurement • Travel route tracking • Driving and cycling analytics WHY SPEEDLY: Many speedometer apps show incorrect speed due to GPS noise. Speedly uses smart filtering to: - remove speed spikes - ignore false movement - provide stable and realistic speed values No jumping speed. No fake distance. Just accurate GPS tracking. Download Speedly – GPS Speedometer & Odometer and track your speed and distance with confidence.

Screenshots

dB4 screens
Speedly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: dB at none against Speedly's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
dB versus Speedly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBSpeedly
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurenz Music GbREntertainment Apps MCHJ

In-app purchases

None

dB

No in-app purchases

None

Speedly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB free?
dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedly free?
Speedly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB or Speedly have ads?
Speedly shows ads; dB does not.

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